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There will be no children’s
programs Aug. 1-15.
The Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 14 for staff in-service training.
Blood Drive
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Jahn Room
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider
making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.
Give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. Terms: rcblood.org/August.
The dinosaurs aren’t extinct…they’re stomping around Leavenworth! Stop by the Children’s desk for your dino hunt sheet. Each week, the Library will share a brand new clue on social media, on the website and inside the Library. Read the clue carefully – it will lead you to a favorite Leavenworth spot somewhere in town. When you discover the dinosaur, write down the secret code on the back of your sheet. Then, bring your paper back to the Library to spin the prize wheel and collect your prize(s).
Week 10 (July 26-Aug. 2) Clue:
This dinosaur didn’t go extinct…it went to play!
Find it where gamers and Vulcans like to spend their day.
The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen
Tuesday, Aug. 4 | 1-2 p.m.
Live online presentation
Watch party in East Room
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.